Discover the Mount Makers Market — a vibrant and new weatherproof indoor family-friendly, makers-only community market in the heart of Mount Maunganui celebrating local creativity! Escape the hot sun or rain and come join us for a relaxed day out accompanied by vibrant, unique, quality art and craft stalls, heaps of free activities for all ages and board games or grab a seat and enjoy some books that all makers would love!
Local Artisan makers and bakers stalls
Hands-on activities
On-site mini workshops
Free art and craft and board games stations for all ages
Free quiz sessions and prizes
Free self-learning station with books for maker-enthusiasts to take a seat and enjoy the day exploring new skills
Free business cards and flyers drop off station for local businesses and organisations (drop off from 9:00am, collect back by 3:30pm
Free entry
Free on-site parking
*all your favourite handmade stalls and local creators
Featured activities
Ocean quiz day with scientific ocean art, from 3 years to adults. Come along take the challenge and win cool prizes.
Age groups:
- 3 - 7 years: 11:00am - 11:30am
- 8 - 12 years: 11:30am - 12:00pm
- 13+ years (teens and adults): 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Further quiz details
Bring your whānau, support small NZ makers, and enjoy a relaxed, creative market day.
Explore a curated selection of handmade goods, art, crafts, photography, homeware, gifts, treats, workshops and more — all created by talented local makers. Enjoy hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and a colourful atmosphere that showcases the heart of our creative community.
Note: This is an indoor market. Please feel free to visit us inside and say hi to our lovely makers and explore their interesting and vibrant creations.
Support local. Shop handmade. Bring some cash as some stallholders may not have Eftpos available.
Help spread the word and support our local makers community and Bay of Plenty’s creative industry.
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Interested in joining as a stallholder or workshop organiser?
Stall sites start from as low as $10!
Welcoming artists, crafters and makers at all levels.
Options also available for small starters, students, young makers under 16, and not-for-profit organisations.
Stall options:
1. Regular 3m x 3m stall ($50/market day)
2. Small stall ($20/market day; perfect for those who only require a standard table's space)
3. Not-for-profit regular size stall ($25/market day)
4. Not-for-profit small stall ($10/market day;)
5. Students and under 16 regular size stall ($25/market day)
6. Students and under 16 small stall ($10/market day)
7. 6mx4.5m workshop space upstairs: $20/hour; $45/half day (2.5 hours); $80/whole day (5 hours)
8. Not-for-profit organization workshop space (50% Off)
9. Public talk/lecture (free of charge; educational topics related to Creative Arts Industry
Submit your Expression of Interest form to book a site.
Self-contained food stalls and food trucks: please email us with details.
For enquiries: mountmakersmarket@gmail.com